Audi A6 is a popular car of the German concern in the business class. The first copy came off the assembly line in 1994. The model is available to this day. This article discusses the characteristics of this car, in particular, the station wagon.
Model history
A6 replaced the outdated Audi 100. In 1994, models A4, A6 and A8 were released. The lineup of the lineup consisted of two options - a sedan and an Audi A6 (station wagon).
The body of the first generation had an index C4. A car was produced with two engine options - gasoline and diesel. The model existed until 1997 with only one restyling. The creators have changed the appearance, bumpers and headlights. The rest of the car remained the same.
The second generation is C5, which will be discussed in this article. Audi decided to build a model from scratch, so they completely replaced the platform of the car. "A6 Audi" (station wagon) has become even more spacious and comfortable. The appearance of the car has also undergone changes. The design has become more modern and stylish in every detail - from bumpers to optics and door handles. The station wagon version was launched in the 7-seater version with the Avant prefix. Read more about it below.
The third generation A6 has a C6 body index. Auto production began in 2004. The body design was completely different from its predecessor. The forms turned out to be more rapid and sharp. The previous body compared to this looked much calmer. In 2008, the car was restyled. Slightly freshened the bumpers and optics, the rest of the creators decided not to touch anything. Also continued the release of the third generation in the version of "A6 Audi" (station wagon).
The latest generation to date is the C7. The car is made in the style of the entire model range. Aggressive lines, LED headlights, a classic radiator grill - everything looks very impressive compared to the previous release. Since 2011, the car has been manufactured from Audi conveyors until now, without any changes in the bodywork or engine range. We turn to the review of the second generation station wagon.
Exterior and interior
If you compare all generations at the same time, it is the C5 variant that looks the most peaceful and calm. Smooth and even lines, rounded optics (front and rear). There is no sportiness or aggression in this car. Even the rims look neutral. Especially calm this car looks in the version of the "Audi A6 C5" (station wagon), which is called Avant.
Calling a car interior roomy will be slightly wrong. Due to the new base, the car turned out to be very roomy. In addition to the main two rows of seats, the car has an additional row, which is displayed in the trunk if necessary. At the same time, the carrying capacity and volume of the trunk are reduced slightly.
Specifications
" Audi A6 " (station wagon) has a fairly wide range of engines. Gasoline options include 3 versions: a 1.8-liter and 180-horsepower engine, 2.7 liters and 254 horsepower, 4.2 liters and 340 horses under the hood. All models can be equipped with either a mechanical 5 or 6-speed gearbox, or a 4 or 5-speed automatic.
The Audi A6 version (diesel, station wagon) is equipped with the following units: 1.9-liter 110-horsepower engine and 2.5-liter and 180-horsepower. The first motor is turbocharged. A car with a diesel engine is also equipped with a manual or automatic gearbox.
Total
"Audi A6" third generation station wagon - business class and family car in one solution. Many may not like it because of its mediocre design, but this car does not occupy the functionality and reliability. Just look at the current popularity of this model - for the station wagon there is still a demand in the secondary market. And this is an indicator that the Germans turned out to be an excellent and well-balanced car.